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Che

A Graphic Biography

Spain Rodriguez author Paul Buhle editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Verso Books

Published:17th Oct '17

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Che cover

On the fiftieth anniversary of Che's death a new edition of the bestselling graphic biography.

On the fiftieth anniversary of Che's death a new edition of the bestselling graphic biographySince his murder 50 years ago in Bolivia, Ernesto "Che" Guevara has become a universally known revolutionary icon and political figure whose image is among the most recognizable in the world. This dramatic and extensively researched book breathes new life into his story, portraying his struggle through the medium of the underground political comic - one of the most prominent countercultural art forms since the 1960s.

Spain Rodriguez's powerful artwork illuminates Che's life and the experiences that shaped him, from his motorcycle journey through Latin America, his rise to prominence as a leader in Fidel Castro's revolutionary movement, his travels in Africa, his involvement in the insurgency that led to his death in Bolivia, and his extraordinary legacy.

Spain is one of the true giants of the comics medium. He is a singular artist; his work is unmistakable. -- Joe Sacco
Spain's take on Che is brilliant and radical. -- Art Spiegelman

ISBN: 9781786633286

Dimensions: 266mm x 198mm x 9mm

Weight: 390g

112 pages